Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain
Spain: Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth was 1.29 million Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.29 million Number
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
1st
of 45 countries
All-time high
1.29 million Number
in 2024
All-time low
280,772 Number
in 2013
Years of data
17
2008–2024
Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain, 2008–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain is 1.29 million Number, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 321.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain peaked at 1.29 million Number in 2024 and was at its lowest, 280,772 Number, in 2013.
That places Spain 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 599,075 Number | — |
| 2009 | 392,962 Number | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 360,705 Number | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 371,331 Number | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 304,053 Number | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 280,772 Number | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 305,454 Number | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 342,114 Number | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 414,746 Number | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 532,132 Number | +28.3% |
| 2018 | 643,684 Number | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 750,480 Number | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 467,918 Number | -37.7% |
| 2021 | 887,960 Number | +89.8% |
| 2022 | 1.26 million Number | +41.8% |
| 2023 | 1.25 million Number | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 1.29 million Number | +3.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1.29 million Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,764 Number, 12.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 1.29 million Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 108,960 Number, 11.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 496,018 Number | 392,962 Number | 599,075 Number | 2 |
| 2010s | 430,547 Number | 280,772 Number | 750,480 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 million Number | 467,918 Number | 1.29 million Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 2 Germany 1.08 million Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 680,906 Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom 680,906 Number compare
More population data for Spain
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 44,220 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain?
- Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Spain was 1.29 million Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 million Number in 2024.
- What is the lowest immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 280,772 Number in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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